SXSW EDU 2023
How to Become a Public Education Advocate
Description:
A strong educational system is fundamental to our democracy, and your voice is needed. If you are considering the adoption of legislative priorities, the answer isn’t to go alone - bring your community along with you! By adopting a relationship-building approach to your legislative advocacy, you can develop strong priorities that give voice, create opportunities to build stronger connections to policymakers, and lead to positive outcomes for public schools.
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Takeaways
- Identify the advocacy mobilizers and direct influencers who can be part of your advocacy program.
- Analyze what skills you need to instill in yourself and others to create or improve upon your advocacy program.
- Develop a plan you can implement to build deeper advocacy in your community.
Speakers
- Robert Long, Senior Director of Advocacy - West Houston, Raise Your Hand Texas
- Natalia Gomez Ramback, Regional Advocacy Director - Central Houston, Raise Your Hand Texas
- Jackson Griffon, Regional Advocacy Director - East Houston/Gulf Coast, Raise Your Hand Texas
Organizer
Anne Tiedt, Senior Director Of Strategic Communications, Raise Your Hand Texas
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